Originally signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a college free agent on July 28, 2011.

Released by the Cowboys on August 31, 2013.

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Originally signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a college free agent on July 28, 2011.

Released by the Cowboys on August 31, 2013.

PRO

Enters 2014 having appeared in 11 career games, all as a rookie with the Dallas Cowboys in 2011.

2012 (Cowboys)

Suffered a foot injury that placed him on Reserve/PUP from Aug. 27 through Dec. 17.

Activated from Reserve/PUP on Dec. 17 but inactive for three games and did not play in three others.

2011 (Cowboys)

Made his NFL debut on special teams in the opener at NYJ (9/11).

Took over at center for Phil Costa (knee) in the fourth quarter and helped Dallas to the game-tying and game-winning field goal in the overtime win at SF (9/18).

Appeared in 11 games in total during his rookie campaign.

College

Made 47 consecutive career starts for Toledo at either guard or center from 2007-10.

As a senior in 2010, started all 13 games at center and was invited to play in the 2011 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Helped an offense that finished fourth in the conference in total offense (365.4 yards per game) and third in rushing yards (167.4 per-game).

Moved to center and started all 12 games as a junior in 2009 with an offensive line that ranked 16th in the nation in total offense (437.9 yards per game) and 18th in passing offense (278.1 yards per game).

Started all 12 games at right guard as a sophomore in 2008 on an offensive line that allowed 16 sacks to rank 24th in the nation and tied for third in the conference.

Played right guard in 10 games as a true freshman in 2007 as a part of an offensive line that allowed just 16 sacks, tying for 19th in the nation and second in the conference. The offense also ranked first in total offense (448.4 yards per game) and rushing (209.2) and second in scoring (32.9 points per game).

Personal

Attended Nordonia H.S. in Macedonia, Ohio, where he was named to the first-team Division II All-Ohio team as a senior.

Was selected to play in the Big 33 All-Star Game.

Also played defensive lineman for his 8-1 team, tallying 75 tackles and 10.0 sacks.

Participated on Nordonia’s track and field team, throwing discus and shot put.